The Legislature is the branch of
state government responsible for making the laws
needed to maintain public order and ensure the basic
security of the state. The legislature is popularly
elected and citizen's are encouraged to become
involved. The Constitutions of the United States and
of the State of Montana ensure every citizen the
right to speak on every public issue and to be heard
by officials at every level of government. The
Montana Legislature extends that right to any bill
(which includes any resolution).